Possible reason why WWE released 13 NXT stars

As previously noted, WWE released 13 NXT stars on Friday night including Bronson Reed and Mercedes Martinez. Click here for the full list.

Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com noted the following about a possible reason for the releases…

“There has been lots of talk internally of major changes for the NXT brand including a new logo, new lighting, a focus on younger talents and a different format to the TV shows. This housecleaning appears to be part of those changes.”

Desmond Troy was also released from the company…